KILGOBNET

In 1868, the parish of Kilgobnet contained the following places:

"KILGOBNET, a parish in the barony of Decies-without-Drum, county Waterford, province of Munster, Ireland, 3 miles N.E. of Dungarvan, its post town. It is 7 miles long by 5 broad, and extends from near Dungarvan Bay to the base of the Cummeragh mountains. The soil is indifferent. There is much wild mountain country. The parish is included within the diocese of Lismore. There are two Roman Catholic chapels, united to that of Colligan, also three day schools. Fairs are held on the 22nd February, 3rd May, 11th June, 1st November, and 27th November.

[Transcribed from The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland 1868]
by Colin Hinson ©2018